Find Synonyms

notionally Synonyms

Another word for notionally

Choosing another word for notionally depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adverb (Context 1)

In theory, imagination, or concept only, rather than in reality or actual practice; hypothetically.

Usage Example

"The two departments are theoretically independent, though they share the same executive board and budget."

Strongest
theoretically
hypothetically
in theory
Strong
conceptually
nominally
on paper
supposedly
ostensibly

• adverb (Context 2)

By way of an estimate or approximation, especially for financial, accounting, or planning purposes.

Usage Example

"The total cost of the infrastructure upgrade was provisionally valued at fifty million dollars before formal bids were submitted."

Strong
provisionally
speculatively
roughly
approximately

Opposites of notionally

The opposite of notionally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

actually
exactly
precisely
practically
concretely
definitively
genuinely
empirically
See all opposites of notionally

• Nearby Words

notify
notion
notional
notionally
notions
notocactus
notoriety

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Notionally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/notionally
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.